Primary elections are today in Wisconsin. Voters who choose to go to the polls will select one of eight Democrats who are running to oppose incumbent Republican Governor Scott Walker in November. They are state Senator Kathleen Vinehout of Alma, state schools Superintendent Tony Evers, political activist Mike McCabe, former state party leader Matt Flynn, Attorney Josh Pade, former state Representative Kelda Roys of Madison, state firefighter union leader Mahlon Mitchell, and Madison … [Read More...]
Walker: ‘of course’ I don’t want Harley boycott
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker made it clear Monday -- he doesn't want a boycott of Harley-Davidson. President Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday that it was "great" that “many" Harley riders planned to boycott the Wisconsin-based company if it moves manufacturing overseas. Many @harleydavidson owners plan to boycott the company if manufacturing moves overseas. Great! Most other companies are coming in our direction, including Harley competitors. A really bad move! U.S. will soon have a level … [Read More...]
Police marchers disinvited from Madison LGBT pride parade
Organizers of Madison's pride parade are not going to allow police to participate. The board of directors of the OutReach LGBT Community Center are withdrawing applications from the Madison Police Department, the UW-Madison Police Department, and Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney to march in the parade. The action is in response to concerns among the LGBTQ community regarding police presence in the parade. Police will still be on hand for security. The parade is August 19. WIBA … [Read More...]
Allouez looks to close Green Bay Correctional Institute
The village of Allouez is hoping to put a new development on the current site of the Green Bay Correctional Institute. Village president Jim Rafter says the community is hurting for tax dollars, and the prison is a 50-acre property that generates nothing for their tax rolls. A fully developed mixed-use complex on the site would be just the tax boost his residents need. "For the Village of Allouez, that would be a 100-million dollar property, it would be approximately 700-thousands dollars … [Read More...]
Former DOC Secretary Ed Wall blasts Walker in new book
A book from a former state cabinet member has been released, days before the election. Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall is highly critical of Republicans, Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel. Wall blasts their handling of the investigation into the state's troubled Lincoln Hills School for Boys. A Walker spokeswoman says Wall was fired from the state Department of Justice in 2016 "for asking a state employee to break the law." In a statement to the Journal Sentinel, … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
It’s Primary Election Day in Wisconsin
Primary elections are today in Wisconsin. Voters who choose to go to the polls will select one of eight Democrats who are running to oppose incumbent Republican Governor Scott Walker in November. They are state Senator Kathleen Vinehout of Alma, state schools Superintendent Tony Evers, political activist Mike McCabe, former state party leader Matt Flynn, Attorney Josh Pade, former state Representative Kelda […]
Crime & Courts
FBI raids hit Milwaukee area drug ring
Some 200 FBI agents and other law enforcement personnel took part in simultaneous raids in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties Wednesday. Seven people were arrested. The FBI’s Jason Soule said the raids targeted the top heroin distributors in southeast Wisconsin — the local subset of a national gang known as the Vice Lords. “This particular group […]
Titletown Report
Packers getting healthier as they prepare to host Pittsburgh on Thursday
The Green Bay Packers had a number of players return to the practice field on Sunday. Defensive lineman Mike Daniels, corner Kevin King, left tackle David Bakhtiari and running back Aaron Jones all returned but didn’t take part in team drills. Corner Jaire Alexander, WR Adonis-Jennings, fullback Joe Kerridge, WR Randall Cobb, TE Jimmy Graham […]
Sports
Wisconsin picked second in preseason Big Ten Volleyball poll
After tying for seventh in last year’s Big Ten Conference race, the Wisconsin volleyball team is picked to finish second in this year’s contest based on a preseason vote of league coaches. The Badgers, who were 11-9 in Big Ten play in 2017, are picked to finish second behind reigning NCAA and Big Ten Champion […]